Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cookies
These cookies blend sweet and salty flavors, featuring a soft cream cheese base and a rich caramel drizzle.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
For the Frosting
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Additional Butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
For the Caramel Topping
- 12 ounces Caramels
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt (for topping) Sprinkle on top while warm
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and baking soda until just combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- After baking, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Frosting and Topping
- In a bowl, blend the cream cheese and additional butter until smooth. Then mix in the powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Melt the caramels with the milk in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the caramel over the frosted cookies and sprinkle with sea salt while they are still warm.
Notes
Tips for success include not overmixing the dough and using room temperature ingredients for a smoother texture. Storing cookies properly will keep them fresh.